The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 13,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
8.27 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
